Air Fryer Crawfish Cakes
Need something to do with leftover crawfish? Try adding these Air Fryer Crawfish Cakes to your post-crawfish boil recipe repertoire. Paired with a homemade Remoulade Sauce these cakes put a Louisiana twist on a classic crab cake recipe.
We are in the peak of crawfish season down here in the seafood mecca that is Louisiana and as such I’ve been inspired to utilize my Air Fryer for more than just reheating leftovers. These little patties of deliciousness aka crawfish cakes have me wondering why on earth I’ve ever ordered crab/crawfish cakes in a restaurant when they are ridiculously easy to make at home.
These Air Fryer Crawfish Cakes are similar to traditional crab cakes and when air fried, so very easy to prepare! Serve them alone with a homemade remoulade sauce, on a bed of pasta, or as a sandwich just as you would a crab cake. The hardest part of the entire process will be setting some crawfish aside at your next boil.
Some tips for preparing for making this recipe:
- For the best results, the remoulade sauce needs time to meld so make it ahead of time.
- Similarly, if you can let the patties “rest” even for 30 minutes, the richer the flavor.
- Use olive oil for a healthier version if not using an air fryer.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
Air Fryer Crawfish Cakes
These Air Fryer Crawfish Cakes paired with a homemade Remoulade Sauce put a Louisiana twist on a classic crab cake and use up any post-crawfish boil leftovers.
Ingredients
- For the Crawfish Cakes:
- 1 lb. crawfish tails, cooked and peeled
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
- For the Remoulade Sauce:
- Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Creole mustard
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp. prepared horseradish
- ½ tsp. sweet pickle juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Stir together crawfish with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Cajun seasoning and egg. Shape into 6 patties. Place patties into air fryer basket and lightly spray tops with oil. Depending on size of basket, you will likely have to air fry in batches.
Air fry at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Makes 6 crawfish cakes.
For the Remoulade Sauce:
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate for a few hours to allow flavors to meld. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
You can eat these crawfish cakes as you would a crab cake, on thier own. On a sandwich bun, or over pasta. A truly versatile recipe.
No air fryer? No problem! Simply heat 2-3 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Place crawfish cakes in the skillet and cook until golden brown and beginning to crisp (approximately 2-3 minutes on each side).
Once cooked, remove crawfish cakes to a paper towel lined paper plate and allow to drain well.
These crawfish cakes are so versatile that you can enjoy on their own, on a sandwich bun, or over a bed of pasta. You could even shrink the size of your patties and serve them as appetizers.
More Crawfish Recipes:
The most popular recipes on this website come during crawfish season. The Crawfish Queso is award-winning, and the 30-Minute Crawfish Etouffee continues to hold the top spot according to Google for “easy crawfish etouffee”, because it is! Delicious, too.
